How far is Erie, PA from Freeport, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Freeport, PA is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.53 mi
02h 30m
Flight
102.67 mi
165.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.67 mi
Kilometers
165.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.53 mi
Kilometers
193.98 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-23T02:43
Arrive Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stoneboro
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
60.3 mi
01h 15m
To Freeport
60.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Freeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Freeport.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422: Butler, New Castle

    851 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 356 South: Lyndora, Butler

    1421 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    132 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Castle Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · New Castle Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Cunningham Street

    1765 ft · 46 sec · West Cunningham Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    1046 ft · 34 sec · South Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wayne Street

    2906 ft · 2 min · West Wayne Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Center Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Center Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Freeport Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Freeport Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Pike Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · North Pike Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Butler Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Butler Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1724 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1179 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    120 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto High Street

    59 m · 4 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Freeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
84.1 mi · 70%
North Pike Road
9.53 mi · 8%
Freeport Road
5.01 mi · 4%
New Castle Road
2.66 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 2%
Butler Road
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

84.1 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneboro
01h 15m from Erie
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Freeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Freeport?

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stoneboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Erie and 60.3 miles from Freeport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.37 one way or $34.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Freeport.

Stop Ideas Near Stoneboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stoneboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stoneboro.

RAIL

Union Station

87 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

95 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

100 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
BUS

Jamestown, New York

111 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 102.67 mi (165.23 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Freeport

#2 Freeport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,662
Coordinates40.6739500, -79.6847700
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Freeport (-79.68477, 40.67395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.1 L · about $17.37
Round trip
$34.73
8.5 gal · 32.2 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.37 $34.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.55 $39.09
Premium $4.95 $21.05 $42.11
Diesel $5.98 $25.42 $50.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Freeport. The current time is 02:43:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.